Sanchez bids rejected

Another player being touted to England, Pedro, however, is "not transferable."

Speaking at the presentation of Ivan Rakitic, who joined Barca from Sevilla for around £20million, Zubizarreta also said Xavi has earned the right to choose his own future, while praising Luis Suarez for Monday's apology .

English clubs have been strongly linked with a move for Chilean international Alexis, and Zubizarreta confirmed he could leave Camp Nou this summer.

Battle for Ochoa

The agent of Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has had contact with a number of clubs - but says he is yet to receive any concrete offers, writes Alex Richards.

The keeper - who starred for El Tri during the World Cup before they were beaten by Netherlands in the second round - is available on a free transfer this summer after the expiration of his Ajaccio contract.

Liverpool are reportedly one side interested in the 28-year-old, as they seek competition for Simon Mignolet.